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60th Anniversary of the March on Washington: Where Do We Go From Here?
"Where Do We Go From Here?" marked the 60th anniversary of the March.
Kathe Hambrick Appointed Executive of the Director Amistad Research Center
Amistad Research Center appoints Kathe Hambrick as new Executive Director.
Amistad & Dillard Join in Commemoration of the March On Washington's 60th Anniversary
NEWS:Amistad Center & Dillard Univ. mark 60th anniversary of March on Washington
Recent Blog Posts
Southern University and the Southern University Digest
Southern University was founded in 1879 to educate African Americans.
Florida A&M Chronicled through its Newspaper
Our blog series examines HBCUs through Amistad's school newspaper collection.
The Bennett Banner and Views on Disarmament
Our HBCU blog series highlights their role in U.S. educational history.
William R. Hoagland, Operations Crossroads Africa, and Teach Corp
Amistad Research Center has obtained the papers of educator William R. Hoagland.
Memoir of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Donated to Amistad Research Center
A donated memoir at Amistad illustrates the lives of formerly enslaved people.
Conversations in Color Season Round-Up
Amistad's Conversations in Color events are now available on Vimeo.
Founder’s Day at Voorhees Normal and Industrial School
Founder’s Day has a rich tradition at many historically Black colleges.
The Cheyney Record: The Student Voice of America’s Oldest HBCU
Cheyney University, the oldest HBCU, was founded by Quaker Richard Humphreys.
The Greater Alcorn Herald: The Voice of Alcorn State University
Our blog series highlights HBCUs and their role in educating their communities.